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i spilled some water on the keyboard section of my macbook pro, it wasn't alot, not even enough to pour out or drip out when I turned it off and flipped it upside down to keep the water from getting into the more delicate electrical parts of the machine and to take out the battery, it happened last night and I don't want to try to turn it on until tomorrow so that I make sure that all the water is dry.

What are your guys' experience with spilling water on your macbooks, macbook pros, powerbooks, and ibooks?

i say try and turn it on now, the damage wouldve been done when the water made contact with any component. i once left an old pc laptop outside overnight, and in the morning it was covered in dew. it still worked. if it happened yesterday then i say try it out. and next time, dont have liquids near your laptop, it can be an expensive learning lesson

If it is only water, then do not worry too much, just let it dry completely. Ergo, wait a few days (or a week if you are paranoid) before you turn it on. If there was anything else in your drink, like sugar, well, then you might be screwed (happened to my father's laptop, spilled tea with sugar over it and it went to the HDD and it was all screwed. Thank God there was still warranty left on it ).

About 4 months ago i spilled water on my 1ghz powerbook, the amount of water was minimal but the damage cost me 2000 bucks. The keyboard stopped working so then i decided instead of fixing it i rather buy me the new pro line.

Thanks guys, I'm going to wait at least until tomorrow morning to try to turn it on, i was about to try right now but i guess some of you are recommending to wait a little longer, so i'll wait another day.

I ran a napkin into the edges of the keyboard to see if there was any water left. The napkin came out dry. I'll try it out tomorrow morning and i'll let you guys know what happens.

By the way, I have the applecare warranty, do you guys have any idea how applecare would approach this and what should I tell them should my mbp decide not to function normally anymore?

I spilled a small amount of water on mine while it was running (!). After the intial panic, I was able to place a napkin in between keys, which absorbed all the moisture pretty quicky. I then powered down the machine and appraoched it more thoroughly, getting any moisture remaining.

I turned the machine back a few hours later (it was in my bag for the duration) and haven't any issues since. Prudence definitly dictates letting it sit a bit longer, but it didn't seem like water could really get through the keyboard to any critical components.

Mine still works, and the machine was ON when I spilled on it, so I wouldn't panic too much.

I spilled a small amount of water on mine while it was running (!). After the intial panic, I was able to place a napkin in between keys, which absorbed all the moisture pretty quicky. I then powered down the machine and appraoched it more thoroughly, getting any moisture remaining.

I turned the machine back a few hours later (it was in my bag for the duration) and haven't any issues since. Prudence definitly dictates letting it sit a bit longer, but it didn't seem like water could really get through the keyboard to any critical components.

Mine still works, and the machine was ON when I spilled on it, so I wouldn't panic too much.

That's really good to hear. But what's it like under the keyboard? Would any of you guys know? Is it really easy for water to get to any critical components? Where would be the worst place to spill water? Anybody else with any success stories? (Or even tragedies as well??)

QFT safewear is a great deal IMHO. I wouldn't think of using a reasonably expensive computer without it (or bringing any computer to college w/o it). **** happens... occasionally beer finds its way into your computer... good to know you can get it covered

I spill water (actually a Fruit 2o) on my MBP last night & it was not much but today I see issues. My left shift key is not working, I think it is stuck (praying for it to un-stick). My function keys are also acting weird; when I press them, the system preferences windows comes up. The other weird thing is my power meter shows the batter with an x through it, I hope this too self resolves.

I spilled a small amount of beer on my MBP (month old..) the other night. let it dry, blow dried it with cold air...it works fine right now...however i'm copying and pasting "w"s . . . I really want to get it opened up and cleaned to be safe.